SQLearn participated in the “2nd Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference” and gained positive impressions while presenting new technologies in e-learning. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications are changing the field of maritime training as they can simulate a real event and SQLearn, one of the greatest e-learning providers in shipping, invests in these technologies including blockchain for certificates validation.
The Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference is under the auspices of the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry and is supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Cyprus Union of Shipowners, Cyprus Marine Club, CYMEPA, WISTA Cyprus, YoungShip Cyprus, The Nautical Institute, and AMMITEC of Greece. The event took place on 14.10.2021 at the Carob Mill Conference Centre with a physical presence, where together with key industry experts from industry bodies, shipowners, ship managers, service providers, and equipment manufacturers we looked at the operational aspects impacting this sector. Lead discussions took place on Digitalisation, Cybersecurity, Digital Technologies used for Decarbonisation, E-Learning, Crew Welfare during COVID times and ICT Challenges for Shipping in 2021, as well as creating an Internet of vessels for real-time data collection in this fast-moving modern market.
From SQLearn’s participation, the Maritime Consultant Capt. Nikos A. Aslanis, MBA, AFNI, MRIN presented the best use of Virtual Reality in e-learning to promote safety onboard (presentation video below) and participated in the very interesting final panel discussion on “Connectivity as an enabler of crew welfare, e-learning, and remote troubleshooting”. SQLearn also welcomed the guests to its VR booth and gave them the opportunity to use the Virtual Reality equipment, providing a hands-on experience of the new technologies used in e-learning!
